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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.66, 24,994.07 and 7,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.66, 24,994.07 and 7,914.72 is: 11,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.66 : 24,994.07 = 7,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.66/24,994.07 = 7,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.66x = 24,994.07 × 7,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.66x = 197,821,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,821,065.71/16,673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,864.29

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